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The Graves of Jesse James

Two empty coffins...with unknown names Saved for the unfortunates...of Jesse James Made for the men, they say...Jesse killed Only a matter of time, they'll both...be filled An Epitaph To Make Me Laugh Poetry Contest Sponsored by Jesse Rowe 4-22-2019

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 4/28/2019 8:34:00 PM

G'day Charles … not knowing much about Jesse. Was he as bad as his reputation states - nice epitaph - Lindsay

Charles Messina
Date: 4/29/2019 5:18:00 AM

G'day Lindsay. Like you, I really don't know too much about him either. Only what I have read. (lol) And that is that he was pretty bad.

Arturo Michael

Date: 4/23/2019 6:32:00 AM

Born to draw a gun...born to live on his own terms...it's actually a power write

Charles Messina
Date: 4/29/2019 5:19:00 AM

Yes, a true "young gun" Perhaps you are right Arturo...a power write. All the best...Charlie

Lawrence Sharp

Date: 4/22/2019 11:29:00 PM

Smashing ! So few words, but so masterfully crafted... fave !

Charles Messina
Date: 4/29/2019 5:20:00 AM

Thanks Lawrence...you have brightened my morning. Always a pleasure my friend.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/22/2019 12:44:00 PM

charles , this raised the roof; so funny... thanks for including me in your list;i was ill that time!...huggs

Charles Messina
Date: 4/22/2019 2:01:00 PM

Aww...so sorry, Nette. Hope you are feeling better and had a nice Easter. Thanks for stopping by...hugs Charlie